CVE-2013-1763

High

Description

Array index error in the __sock_diag_rcv_msg function in net/core/sock_diag.c in the Linux kernel before 3.7.10 allows local users to gain privileges via a large family value in a Netlink message.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedFeb 28, 2013
First seenFeb 28, 2013

How to fix

Update
  • linux linux_kernel3.4.34, 3.7.10, 3.8.1 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linux linux_kernel3.3 ≤ v < 3.4.34, 3.5 ≤ v < 3.7.10, 3.8 ≤ v < 3.8.13.4.34, 3.7.10, 3.8.1

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CVE-2013-1763 · Linux Kernel · Dark Radar